Many of today's home designs feature street-facing double garages, which means that a high percentage of the curb appeal comes from whatever is covering that space. The latest trend is to upgrade garage doors from the typical white raised panel with ones that feature unique patterns, colors, and windows. The trends coming next year might just surprise you.
1. Bigger is better. Face it, garages are getting built bigger, wider, and taller all the time. Whether you are building or renovating, a big door makes a statement and also has the ability to accommodate whatever vehicle you wish to contain behind it.
2. Garage doors as statement pieces. As we mentioned above, a bigger door makes it own statement, but so can smaller doors. They can actually make quite a bold statement about your house just by changing the type of door you have, choosing arched windows, or adding a coat of paint other than a standard color. Consider a door with bronzed aluminum and glass or flush steel doors in get-your-attention colors. You could upgrade your vintage look with a custom design that sets your house apart from the others.
3. Let the colors shine in 2015. Why should front doors have all the fun? They stopped being white years ago. Most color palettes are offered as a no-cost option on many different designs so why not let your garage reflect your style-- whether that be traditional sandstone, bold black, or every color in between.
4. Go with the grain. Did you know that you can get woodgrain paint in a variety of tones? Make the most of a resilient steel door by adding the beauty and strength that looks like real wood.
5. Let technology open doors. You are aware that most doors can be opened and closed straight from your cellphone or laptop with an app? No more worrying over giving out a code or sharing keys. Most garage doors can be checked from anywhere in the world, regardless of how far from home you are. New garage door openers now include battery backup, quiet belt drives, door monitors, and side-belt installation, guaranteeing you quick and quiet access to your garage is only a button press away.
As you can see, what 2015 will show us in garage door trends is turning what used to be an eyesore into a work of art, increasing the value of your home while making a statement of its own, and quite possibly giving you the edge on your neighborhood competition. To discuss your specific needs or to connect with a qualified agent, feel free to contact us anytime.
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